The "Burnham bounce" has seen Labour take a lead in three national polls – days before the new prime minister is set to crush Reform UK in the first major test of his premiership. It followed More in Common released on Monday which put Labour ahead with 28 per cent compared to Reform's 24 per cent. In another blow for Reform, Labour are eyeing a landslide victory in the Manchester mayor by-election, a contest which was called after Mr Burnham resigned from that position to pave a return to Westminster. He said: "There is no doubt there is a Burnham bounce and it has happened quicker than most of us expected. He said Labour were still "neck and neck" with Reform, but added: "Labour have definitely been given a second chance."